Sugarcane Froghopper vs Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sugarcane Froghopper | Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mahanarva fimbriolata | Magicicada septendecim |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cercopidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 25-33 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sugarcane Froghopper
A major pest of sugarcane in Brazil, where it causes significant crop losses. Nymphs produce underground spittle masses on sugarcane roots.
Did You Know?
It costs the Brazilian sugarcane industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually in crop losses.
Periodical Cicada
Emerges in massive synchronized broods every 17 years. Nymphs live underground feeding on tree root sap. Males produce the loudest sounds of any insect at up to 100 dB.
Did You Know?
Periodical cicadas spend exactly 17 years underground (a prime number), and scientists believe this evolved to prevent predators from synchronizing their own cycles.